ON THIS DAY IN GAMING
December 19
The games released on this day in gaming history.
64 releases · Retro platforms, 1985–2010 · show all platforms and years
37 Years Ago
35 Years AgoLaser Ghost
Master SystemEurope
A shoot-'em-up designed for use with the Light Phaser, but can also be played with a control pad. Not to be confused with the Sega System 18 version.
34 Years AgoHanjuku Hero: Aa Sekai yo Hanjuku Nare
Super FamicomJapan
Hanjuku Hero: Aa, Sekai yo Hanjuku Nare...! is the second game in the series. The Egg Monsters featured in the game are parodies of Final Fantasy IV characters. The game was re-released on the WonderSwan Color in 2002.
33 Years AgoPachi-Slot Love Story
Super FamicomJapan
Pachi-Slot Love Story is a Miscellaneous game, published by Coconuts Japan, which was released in Japan in 1993.
33 Years AgoFlash Hiders
PC Engine CDJapan
A martial artist from the Wallace tribe named Bang Bipot and a temperamental sorceress named Tiria Rossette are on a trek across the world.
30 Years AgoSugoroku Ginga Senki
Super FamicomJapan
Sugoroku Ginga Senki is a Miscellaneous game, developed and published by Bottom Up, which was released in Japan in 1996.
30 Years AgoStreet Fighter Alpha 2
PortSNESEurope
The SNES port of Street Fighter Alpha 2 had to lower the quality of graphics and audio because of the power of the machine. This version also have loading times when entering matches while sounds are loaded onto the sound chip.
30 Years AgoSega Ages Vol. 4: After Burner II
PortSaturnEurope
A Sega Saturn port of arcade game After Burner II. This port was released in North America as part of Sega Ages and Europe as part of Sega Ages Volume 1.
29 Years AgoSamurai Shodown 64
Hyper Neo Geo 64JapanNorth America
Samurai Shodown 64 is a 3D fighting game produced by SNK for the Hyper Neo Geo 64 system in 1997. It is the fifth game in Samurai Shodown series and the seventh of the official chronology. It was SNK's first attempt to bring one of their franchises into the 3D realm.
29 Years AgoTamagotchi 64: Minna de Tamagotchi World
Nintendo 64Japan
Tamagotchi 64: Minna de Tamagotchi World is a Nintendo 64 game released only in Japan in 1997. It is a virtual board game based on the Tamagotchi toy.
29 Years AgoUcchan Nanchan no Honoo no Challenger: Denryuu Iraira Bou
Nintendo 64Japan
Ucchannanchan no Honoo no Challenger: Denryuu Iraira Bou follows the same playing principle as the mechanical wire loop game. In this variant, the player has to guide a ball through six courses which basically consist of narrow ways with curves and obstacles.
29 Years AgoVirtual Pro Wrestling 64
Nintendo 64Japan
Over 78 wrestlers ready to rumble! The no.1 wrestling promotion in the world, WCW, takes on the world and combines talents from around the world to settle their scores, and take on the nWo led by Hollywood Hogan. Hundreds of moves, 4 player action, this is wrestling!
29 Years AgoBakukyuu Renpatsu!! Super B-Daman
Super FamicomJapan
Bakukyuu Renpatsu!! Super B-Daman is an Action game, developed by Amble and published by Hudson, which was released in Japan in 1997.
29 Years Ago
26 Years AgoNFL GameDay 2001
PS2North America
This edition features lifelike player specific graphics that make players look like their real life counterparts. Also new is commentary by Dick Enberg and Phil Simms. Another feature is total-control passing and running.
26 Years AgoWorld Destruction League: Thunder Tanks
PS2North America
The player must obtain "powerups" and defeat enemy vehicles, but must capture the enemy flags in order to win. However, all of the vehicles are tanks, hence its name. The game itself is short, making it quite unpopular among gamers.
24 Years AgoSimple 2000 Series Vol. 19: The Renai Simulation - Watashi ni Oma Cafe
PS2Japan
Simple 2000 Series Vol. 019: The Renai Simulation - Renai Kissa Watashi ni Oma Cafe is a mix between a simulation and an adventure game. The game begins when the parents of the main character shuffle died in a car accident, so now he is left in charge of the family coffee shop.
24 Years AgoWagamama Fairy: Mirumo de Pon! Ougon Maracas no Densetsu
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
A GBA game released by Konami in December 2002. It is the first video game adaptation made for Mirumo de Pon.
24 Years AgoHikaru no Go: Insei Choujou Kessen
PlayStationJapan
Hikaru no Go: Insei Choujou Kessen is a Japan-exclusive board game based off the Hikaru no Go magna series. The game was developed by Tenky and published by Konami for PlayStation in 2002.
24 Years AgoBobobo-bo Bo-bobo: Ougi 87.5 Bakuretsu Hanage Shinken
Game Boy AdvanceJapan
Boboboubo Boubobo: Ougi 87.5 Bakuretsu Hanage Shinken is an Action game, published by Hudson, which was released in Japan in 2002.
24 Years AgoKing of Colosseum Red
PS2Japan
King of Colosseum Red is a Japanese pro wrestling game featuring the All Japan Pro Wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling and MMA org, Pancrase Hybrid Wrestling.
24 Years AgoSimple 2000 Series Vol. 18: The Party Sugoroku
PS2Japan
Twenty 2 Party is a fun underwater adventure for you and your friends! Explore the depths of the ocean in this fun interactive game that will involve you and your friends in thrilling challenges for the ultimate treasure.
24 Years AgoSega Rally Championship
PortGame Boy AdvanceJapan
Sega Rally makes its debut on the handheld format with this GBA rendition. Choose from a number of fully licensed rally cars (Subaru, Ford, Toyota, Mitsubishi, etc.) and hit the rally tracks.
24 Years AgoErde: Nezu no Ki no Shita de
PS2Japan
One day, a motorcycle crashes into Takumi's house, an ordinary man living in a village. The driver of the motorcycle is Yoko, a traveller who wants to discover the world. As a payment, she wants to stay in Takumi's house for a while.
Game data provided by IGDB.com. Original release dates only – not the dates of fan translations.